Shang Dynasty

The Shang dynasty started in what region of China?

• Yangtze River Valley

• Huang He River Valley

• Gobi Desert

• Tibetan Plateau

The afterlife beliefs of the Shang are similar to what other ancient civilization?

• Mesopotamia

• India

• Greece

• Egypt

What was the government system of the Shang?

• Monarchy (Rule by a King/Queen)

• Democracy (Rule by the People)

• Oligarchy (Rule by the Rich)

• Republic (People Elect Their Leaders)

Why did Shang armies have advantages over their enemies?

• Size of Army

• Well-Trained Military Leaders

• Bronze weapons

• Gunpowder

Which of the following is NOT one of the social classes of the Shang dynasty.

• Slaves

• Farmers

• Nobles

• Priests

What was one of the most popular past time of Shang nobles?

• Hunting

• Feasting

• Dancing

• Singing

What items were NOT traditionally created by Shang craftspeople?

• Jade sculptures

• Bronze weapons

• Stone pots for storage

• Silk robes

What items did Shang tradesmen use for currency?

• bronze coins

• seashells

• gold

• rice

What was the largest social class of the Shang?

• Nobels

• Slaves

• Farmers

• Craftspeople

What often happened to a slave when his master died?

• He would be set free.

• He would be sacrificed for his master.

• He would inherit the master's wealth.

• He would be traded to a new master.